Hello everyone! My last entry locked, so you can find it here: RTL, Part XII
Ok, what is the latest news? Not much to offer. I think the sock knocking off girl isn't interested. It seems as if I may have contacted her too much w/my interest and thus been taken as too "needy" or "clingy." Unfortunate? Yes. Mostly for her, but I did learn a lesson which will only benefit me in the long run.
Concerning XW: She told me the Disneyland plans weren't finalized and was indeed checking w/me prior to purchasing, but we all know she made the plans w/the expectation of my saying yes.
She tried to spin it on me by saying "for the record, D missed a day of school when your mother was in town." True, but I did call her by saying "Yes, but I made sure to get the ok from you before I discussed D's staying home w/either my mother or w/D." Point served and received. She needs to know she's not in control when it comes to our D.
XW also switched a date of my time w/D, sent out a calendar w/the switch, then asked if it was ok. Again, hoping to put me in a corner and force me to say no.
What did I do? I delayed my response, told her I'd think about it, then came back w/a question as to why she wanted the switch. Her reason: it was graduation night at the community college and she was required to attend.
Justice would have told me to snap off a retort telling her "that's your problem" similar to her handling of my situation, but I took the higher road and refrained. Instead, I told her that we'll probably have sitautions like this come up from time to time that are unavoidable and I understand how this is a manditory issue for her concerning work so I could be flexible for her.
I took the high road and will continue to do so w/my interactions w/her. However, I will stand my ground w/her and let her know when she's infringing on my boundaries.
